| Required Qualifications |
Certification/Licensure/Skills |
Education |
Experience |
| Advanced RN Practitioner |
WA State RN Licensure/ARNP License; Certification: Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Specialist |
Masters Degree in Psychiatric - Mental Health Nursing |
3-5 years psychiatric experience (may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Anesthesia Assistant |
Analysis/problem solving, computer, medical terminology, and knowledge of surgical instrumentation procedures |
Specialized training of 13 to 24 months as an OR Technician or Central Processing Technician |
1 year central processing experience with hospital. (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Anesthesia Assistant/LPN |
WA State LPN Licensure |
Specialized training of 13 to 24 months |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Bereavement Counselor |
Certification appropriate to degree |
Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field plus training in grief counseling issues special to children, adolescents and adults. |
1-3 years experience including one year working with children, adolescents and families and one year working with grief issues. (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Bio-Med Imaging Tech I |
Strong analysis/problem solving skills; oral/written communication skills; medical terminology; and knowledge of bio-engineering, bio-electronics electronics and instrumentation. |
Associate's in biomedical technology |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Bio-Med Imaging Tech II |
AAMI Certification |
Associate's in biomedical technology |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Bio-Med Tech I |
Strong analysis/problem solving skills; oral/written communication skills; medical terminology; and knowledge of bio-engineering, bio-electronics electronics and instrumentation. |
Associate's in biomedical technology |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Bio-Med Tech II |
AAMI Certification |
Associate's in biomedical technology |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Inpatient Rehab Ancillary |
WA State License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), certification by American Occupational Therapy Certification, Inc. |
Associate's degree from accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program |
0-6 months (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Chief - CRNA's |
WA State RN License and ARNP/CRNA Certifications |
Master's degree in Anesthesiology |
5-10 years (or may have equivalent education and/or experience). |
| CT Technologist |
ARRT and WA State Licensure as a Radiology Technologist |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Radiology |
1-3 years as an ARRT (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| CT/MRI Technologist |
ARRT and WA State Licensure as a Radiology Technologist |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Radiology |
1-3 years in CT or MRI (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| CT Scanner |
ARRT and WA State Licensure as a Radiology Technologist. Current CPR certification. |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Radiology |
3-5 years in CT (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| CVAD Coordinator |
RN or ARRT or CPT or CVT, ACLS eligible. |
Associate degree or specialized training of 13 to 24 months |
1-3 years |
| Cancer Clinical Research Asst |
Intermediate computer database skills; ability to review data and report appropriately; good analytical ability; good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. |
Associate degree or 25 to 36 months of training |
1-3 years research experience (or equivalent education and/or experience). |
| Cancer Research RN |
WA State RN Licensure, OCN certified or ability to achieve within 1 year, current driver's license, proof of automobile insurance. |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Nursing |
6 months to 1 year (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Cardio-Pulmonary Tech |
National certification or registration as a Cardiopulmonary Technologist; ACLS eligible |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Cardiopulmonary Technology |
0-6 months (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Cardio-Vascular RN |
WA State RN Licensure, ACLS Certification, BLS Certification |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Nursing |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist |
RCIS, ACLS eligible, BLS eligible, WA State Health Care Assistant eligible |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months training as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist |
0-6 months (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Cardiovascular Rad Tech |
ARRT, ACLS eligible, WA. State Health Care Assistant eligible and Radiographic Technologist Licensures |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months training in Radiology Technology |
0-6 months (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Case Management Coordinator |
WA State RN Licensure, WA State driver's license |
Associate's degree in Nursing |
1-3 years hospital case management, UM, UR, discharge planning experience. |
| Certified Occupational Therapy Asst |
WA State License as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), certification by American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, Inc. |
Associate's degree from accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program |
0-6 months (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Certified Nursing Assistant |
WA State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Up to 12 months training after high school or GED equivalent |
0-6 months (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Certified Nurse Midwife |
WA State RN Licensure; AND; Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery; ARNP License; ACNM Certification; eligible as Associated Member of Southwest Medical Staff |
Specialized training beyond nursing degree |
3-5 years (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Chemical Dependency Counselor |
Qualified or certified chemical dependency counselor (CDC/CCDC I) in WA State. Valid driver's license. |
Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, social work, nursing sciences or a related field |
5 years experience in mental health/chemical dependency field |
| Clinic Coder |
RHIT |
Associate's degree or 25-36 months of training in Health Information Management |
1-3 years in a physician's office (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Clinic LPN |
WA State LPN License, BLS Certification |
Specialized training of 13 to 24 months |
1-3 years of recent family practice/primary care/urgent care clinic experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Clinic RN |
WA State RN Licensure, BLS certification |
Associate's degree in Nursing |
1-3 years current RN experience in Family Practice including OB and Pediatrics |
| Clinical Dietetic Tech |
American Dietetic Association Registration (not required if possess Bachelor's degree in Good and Nutrition). |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Dietetic Technology |
0-6 months (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Clinical Dietitian |
Registration eligible with the American Dietetic Association |
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics |
0-6 months |
| Clinical Education Coordinator |
WA State RN Licensure |
Bachelor degree in Nursing |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Clinical Educator |
WA State RN Licensure, department specific certifications |
BSN degree or registration in Baccalaureate program encouraged within one year of hire |
5-10 years nursing experience with a minimum of 4 years recent acute care experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Clinical Manager |
WA State License in Nursing |
Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing |
3-5 years in medical/surgical unit (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience) with 1 year leadership |
| Clinical Resource Manager |
WA State RN Licensure |
Bachelor's degree in Nursing |
Combination of 3-5 years nurse management and/or HR experience |
| Clinical Specialist - Pharmacy |
WA State Pharmacy License and ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Residency |
Pharm D degree, ASHP Residency Program |
3-5 years (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Community Health Nurse |
WA State RN Licensure |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Nursing |
1-3 years in maternal/child or community health (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Community Health Worker |
Provision of health and/or social services |
High school graduate or equivalent |
1 year |
| Coordinator of Cancer Research |
WA State RN Licensure, OCN certified or ability to achieve within 1 year, current driver's license, proof of automobile insurance. |
Bachelor's degree in Nursing |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Coordinator - Crisis Intervention |
WA State Certification Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist, Basic Life Support (BLS) |
Master's degree (or equivalent) in psychology, social work, counseling or nursing |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Crisis Intervention Specialist |
WA State Certified Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist |
Master's in social work, counseling, or psychiatric nursing or BSN with psychiatric certification |
3-5 years of practice in the Social Service, Counseling, or Crisis Intervention field(s) with an emphasis on management of the patient with complex psychosocial issues; 3-5 years of nursing in an inpatient psychiatric setting, or a combination of education and/or experience |
| Critical Care Technician |
Certification in Phlebotomy |
Up to 12 months training after high school |
6 months to 1 year (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| CRNA |
WA State RN License and ARNP/CRNA Certifications |
Master's degree in Anesthesiology |
3-5 years (or may have the equivalent combination of educationand/or experience). |
| Cytotechnologist |
ASCP Certification |
Specialized training beyond bachelor degree in Cytology with degree in Biology, Medical Technology or related field |
1-3 years experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Diagnostic Imaging RN |
WA State RN Licensure, ACLS Certification, BLS Certification |
Associate degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Nursing |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Director - Critical Care |
WA State RN License (Preferred) |
Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Hospital Administration or related field |
5-10 years (or may have equivalent education and experience). |
| Director of Emergency Services |
WA State License in Nursing |
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Hospital Administration |
5-10 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Director of HomeCare |
WA State RN License (Preferred) |
Bachelor's degree in Nursing |
5-10 years experience in home health management (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Director - Inpatient Surgical Services |
WA State RN License |
BSN required (or working to achieve degree) |
5-10 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Director - Maternity Services |
WA State RN License (Preferred) |
Master's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Hospital Administration or related field |
5-10 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Director - PAASS |
WA State RN License |
BSN required (or working to achieve degree) |
5-10 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Director - Path/Lab Medicine |
M.D. or D.O. and board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology |
Medical degree |
5-10 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Director of Pharmacy |
WA State Pharmacist License |
Master's degree |
5-10 years |
| Discharge Planner |
WA State LPN License (if LPN degree) |
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree or Bachelor's in Social Work |
3-5 years in a hospital setting |
| Dosimetrist |
WA State Radiation Therapy Licensure, ARRT Registry in Radiation Therapy |
Associate's degree or 25-36 months of training in Radiological Technology or Radiological Therapy |
6 months to 1 year in medical dosimetry (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| EAP Counselor |
Certified Employee Assistance Professional (Preferred) |
Master's in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or equivalent training in Psychiatric Nursing |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| EKG Technician |
CPR Certification |
Up to 12 months training after high school in reading and understanding EKGs |
6 months to 1 year (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Emergency Dept Technician |
EDT, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Basic Life Support (BLS); must complete WA State health Care Assistant (HCA) within 6 months of hire |
Specialized training up to 12 months, in emergency services, or nursing. Phlebotomy, completion of program or equivalent |
6 months to 1 year in emergency services or nursing, 0-6 months in phlebotomy (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Emergency Nurse Coder |
WA State RN License; Basic Life Support (BLS) |
Associate's degree in Nursing |
3-5 years of broad-based emergency department experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Employee Health Nurse |
WA State RN License |
Associate degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Nursing |
5+ years medical/surgery nursing. Occupational or Employee health nursing experience strongly preferred (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Enterostomal Therapist |
WA State RN License |
Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics and Education, Associate degree in Nursing. Graduation from an Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Education Program |
3-5 years as an RN |
| Exercise Leader |
CPR, exercise certification (ACE, AFFA, IDEA), aerobic instructor |
High school graduate or equivalent |
Up to 12 months training after high school in cardiac rehab |
| Exercise Specialist |
BLS, ACLS |
Bachelor's degree in exercise science |
6 months to 1 year in aquatic training |
| FBC Obstetrical Assistant |
WA State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Up to 12 months job-related course work after high school; completion of departmental OB Assistant training program |
0-6 months as CNA in OB (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Graduate Occupational Therapist (OT) |
WA State limited permit, with expectation of sitting for first examination given by American Occupational Therapy Certification Board, Inc. |
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy |
Successful completion of OT internship |
| Hand Therapist - Certified |
Certified hand therapist and WA State PT or OT licensure |
Bachelor's degree with specialized training in PT or OT |
3-5 years rehab experience |
| Health Educator |
N/A |
Bachelor's degree in a health related field |
6 months to less than 1 year experience in an education position |
| Health Information Facilitator |
N/A |
Bachelor's degree - Library Science, Public Health, Health Education or related field desired. (May substitute education with equivalent education and experience). |
1-3 years library experience with emphasis in children and seniors work desired (or may have equivalent education and/or experience). |
| Health Information Tech I |
N/A |
Job related training after high school, up to 12 months |
1-3 years experience in an acute care medical records setting |
| Health Information Tech II |
ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding class certificate |
12 months specialized training beyond high school (medical office technology) |
2-3 years clerical and computer functions; 3 years experience in ICD-9, CPT coding in a hospital setting |
| Histology Technician |
HT Registry as a Histology Technician |
Associate's degree with courses in general biology, anatomy/physiology, math and chemistry; 1 year internship in a hospital Histology Laboratory or an approved Histology program |
1-3 years in a hospital histology laboratory |
| HomeCare Compliance Specialist |
WA State RN License |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training |
3-5 years in Home Health and demonstrated knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and standards (or equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| HomeCare Coordinator |
WA State RN License |
Associate's degree or 25 to 36 months of training in Nursing |
1-3 years HomeCare experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| HomeCare RN |
WA and/or OR State RN License (must be eligible for both), driver's license with an automobile that is insured to state regulations |
Associate's degree in Nursing |
2 years current medical-surgical nursing; additional Home Health experience preferred |
| Home Health Aide II |
WA State CNA license; valid driver's license with an automobile that is insured according to state regulations and is in good running order |
High School Diploma or GED and completion of a certified nursing assistant's program |
1-3 years |
| Home Health Aide Team Leader |
WA and/or OR State Certified Nursing Assistant license. WA State driver's license with an automobile that is insured according to state regulations and is in good running order |
Up to 12 months training after high school. High School Diploma or GED and completion of a certified nursing assistance program |
1-3 years |
| Hospice Coordinator |
WA State RN License |
Associate's degree or higher in Nursing |
1-3 years Hospice experience, (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Imaging Assistant |
N/A |
High School Diploma or equivalent, job-related course work after high school up to 12 months or equivalent experience |
6 months to 1 year experience in a diagnostic imaging services area |
| Infection Control Coordinator |
Certification in Infection Control and/or WA State RN License |
Associate's degree in a health related field |
1-3 years in infection control (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| LPN |
WA State LPN License |
Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses |
6 months to 1 year (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| LPN/Technical Specialist |
WA State LPH License with 30 hours or more IV certification |
Specialized training of 13 to 24 months |
1-3 years direct patient care with acute or skilled nursing facility (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Laboratory Administrator |
N/A |
Master's degree in business, hospital administration or related field |
5-10 years of progressive management |
| Lab Assistant |
N/A |
High school diploma or equivalent |
6-12 months in medical office or hospital |
| Lab Support Technician |
NCA, ASCP, ASPT certification (preferred qualifications) |
High school graduate or equivalent, Phlebotomy education |
6 months to 1 year (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Athletic Trainer |
N/A |
Bachelor's degree |
6 months to 1 year (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Cancer Registrar |
Accredited Records Technician or Certified Tumor Registrar |
Specialized training of 13 to 24 months in medical record technology and/or tumor registrar certification training |
3-5 years (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Client Service Rep |
N/A |
High school with phlebotomy certificate |
1-3 years experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Cytotechnologist |
WA State Cytology Certification or Registry |
Specialized training beyond bachelor degree in Cytology with degree in Biology, Medical Technology or related field |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead EDT |
EDT, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Basic Life Support (BLS); WA State approved AIDs education (7.5 hours); must complete WA State Health Care Assistant (HCA) within 6 months of hire |
Specialized training up to 12 months, in emergency services, or nursing. Phlebotomy, completion of program or equivalent |
1-3 years in emergency services or nursing, 0-6 months in phlebotomy (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Emergency Nurse Coder |
WA State RN License |
Associate's degree in Nursing |
3-5 years of broad-based emergency department experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and experience). |
| Lead Imaging Assistant |
N/A |
High school diploma, specialized training of 13 to 24 months |
1-3 years in a marketing and/or customer service environment, 1-3 years in a diagnostic imaging area or equivalent combination |
| Lead LPN/Technical Specialist |
WA State LPN License; Basic Life Support (BLS) |
Specialized training of 13 to 24 months |
1-3 years Emergency Department experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Lab Support Technician |
NCA, ASCP, ASPT certification (preferred qualifications) |
High school graduate or equivalent, Phlebotomy education |
1-3 years experience (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Medical Technologist |
ASCP, NCA or equivalent |
Specialized training beyond bachelor degree in medical technology and basic supervisory training |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Nurse Midwife |
WA State RN License; ADN; Certificate in Nurse-Midwifery; ARNP License; ACNM Certification; eligible as Associated member of Southwest medical staff |
Specialized training beyond nursing degree |
1-3 years (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Operating Room Assistant |
Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech preferred or attained within 6 months |
Specialized training of 13 to 24 months as an OR Technician or Central Processing Technician |
2 years OR Assistant experience with hospital (or may have equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Pharmacy Technician |
WA State License, national certification as pharmacy technician |
Specialized training of 13 to 24 months |
1-3 years |
| Lead Physical Therapist |
WA State Physical Therapist License |
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy |
0-6 months (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Processing Tech |
Registered or Certified Central Service Technician certification |
High school graduate or equivalent |
3-5 years Central Processing work experience |
| Lead Respiratory Therapist |
NBRC Certification and WA State License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, BLS certified |
Certificate of completion of 1 year Respiratory Care Schooling |
3-5 years (or may have the equivalent combination of education and/or experience). |
| Lead Social Worker |
WA State Certified Social Worker (CSW) |
Master's degree in social work |
3-5 years |